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Dopamine Ventures

Venture studio

New York City · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Dopamine Ventures is a venture studio founded by entrepreneur Elizabeth Cutler that advises, invests in, and incubates new companies rooted in community building and consumer wellness.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

HQ
New York City, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
15

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 9 of 15 portfolio companies

Consumer ×3HR Tech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Construction Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1

HQs:United States×4Kenya×1

Investments · 15 tracked

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Cavacava.comNYSE: CAVA

Mediterranean-rooted food brand bringing health and heart to dining.

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsCamino PartnersDeclaration PartnersRevolutionRiverbend CapitalSWaN & Legend Venture Partners

Crisistextlinecrisistextline.orgin𝕏

Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit mental health organization providing free, confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention and support through a text-based platform staffed by trained volunteer Crisis Counselors.

Digital HealthImpact & Social GoodMental Health

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Femalefoundersfundfemalefoundersfund.comin

Female Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in women-led, category-defining companies across digital healthcare, AI-first vertical software, beauty and personal care, pet care, and deep tech.

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsPivotal Ventures

Greenoakscapgreenoakscap.com

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Gwynnie Beegwynniebee.com

Long Island City, US

Christine Hunsicker(Executive Officer, Director)George Goldenberg(Executive Officer)

BoardRam Shriram(Director)Scott Callon(Director)Jaswinder Pal Singh(Director)

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsGrace Beauty Capital

Harriharri.comin𝕏

Harri provides a frontline employee experience platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and service businesses to improve operational efficiency and employee engagement.

AI & Machine LearningHR Tech

Luke Fryer(Founder)inJack Gordon(Executive Officer)

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsFirestartrGolub GrowthKarlani Capital

ICONIQ Growthiconiqcapital.comin𝕏

ICONIQ Capital's investment management arm builds investment portfolios for influential families and mission-driven institutions, aiming to compound returns from diverse sources by leveraging its community and capital network.

FintechSector Agnostic

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsLeonis CapitalMarathon Venture Capital

Knowsyknowsy.co

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Shofcoshofco.orgin𝕏

SHOFCO is a community-based movement in Kenya that mobilizes a network of social groups to deliver health, education, and economic services to underserved communities.

Impact & Social Good

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Soul Cyclesoul-cycle.com𝕏

SoulCycle offers indoor cycling fitness classes led by instructors with curated playlists, choreography, and coaching, along with a community around its studios.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsLeonard Green

The Wingthe-wing.com

An online casino gambling website operating in the Thai market, offering live casino games, baccarat, slots, roulette, blackjack, poker and other betting games.

ConsumerGaming

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsAvid Ventures

Think Humanthink-human.com

ThinkHuman is a collective of former senior executives providing leadership training, executive coaching, and team offsites to organizations.

Future of WorkHR Tech

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Thinkheydaythinkheyday.com

Thinkheyday provides countertop selection, templating, and installation services for homeowners, including those with older and historic homes.

Construction TechAsheville, US

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Universalstandarduniversalstandard.com

Universal Standard is a fashion brand offering size-inclusive apparel, including denim and wardrobe essentials, in sizes ranging from 00 to 40.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Alexandra Waldman(Founder)in

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementImaginary Venture CapitalRed Sea Ventures

UrbanStemsurbanstems.com

Washington, US

Ajay Kori(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jeff Sheely(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardAlexander Pessala(Director)

PartnerJules Chasles· solo GP

Co-investorsInnvotec Ltd.Motley Fool VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersThe Players' ImpactValence Ventures

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

CavaNYSE: CAVA

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Dopamine Ventures made?
Dopamine Ventures has 15 tracked investments.
What sectors does Dopamine Ventures focus on?
Dopamine Ventures focuses on Consumer, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Dopamine Ventures located?
Dopamine Ventures is headquartered in New York City, US.
Who does Dopamine Ventures co-invest with?
Dopamine Ventures most often shares deals with SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Fernbrook Capital Management, Golub Growth, among 19 tracked co-investors.

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